Unusual Towns of Prosperity To Promised Land On Backroads of South Carolina - / Old West Town & MORE

South Carolina Backroads

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

Adam, Perhaps your infatuation with older structures and such is rooted back to a happier place and time, when small towns boomed and life in America was simpler than it is today... I know that at my 62 years of age, I often yearn for "the good old days" and truly enjoy your treks to visit and document these small towns. Thank you for what you do!

[@paulko538]

Sunset Captiva I will be 61 next month and agree with you completely. I enjoy watching TV shows from 70s and 80s and some 60s for the same reasons. Nice watching a show without computers or cellphones.

[@freedomisslavery6840]

A time before globalisation and neo-liberalism had truly finished off small town and industrial America.

[@preciadoalex123]

When everyone could afford to live

[@ellenbedford3888]

I just turned 61 and am originally from PA, living in central Florida. I love historical places, and anything old style/antique. It just has a warm feeling about it. Also wish for simpler times!

[@gregggoss2210]

@@ellenbedford3888, happy birthday. I too just turned 61. I miss the 60's and 70's. Many good memories and times.

[@davidmetts1081]

Hey Adam, I live in Newberry, SC. Would have loved to have met you. The church you showed in Prosperity on the square started out as an actual stable, then it was turned into a steakhouse called The Stable Steakhouse. If you noticed the bird bath on the square in front of the church, that was where the 13th SC formed during the Civil War. That's where the men came to enlist into the Confederacy. Gausthaus Zur Elli was a German restaurant ran by miss Wendy Steiner. She was a German immigrant but unfortunately she passed away last year and the restaurant closed down whereas she did all the cooking. Everything was authentic German food. And the Coke Mural in Newberry was originally painted by the Eagle Scouts back in the early 1940's. And you said that Newberry reminded you of Hollywood? Newberry was featured in a movie back in the late 80s called Chattahoochee starring Gary Oldman and Dennis Hopper. Thanks for visiting buddy. I hope you enjoyed your stay.

[@mebluewater]

Thanks for the history. You added a lot more content to this video

[@davidmetts1081]

@@mebluewater Yes sir, glad I could shed some light on the local history.

[@sandrad2261]

I live near Dreher Island and Lake Murray. When I saw this video, I sure wished I knew he was in Prosperity/Newberry area. Would have loved showing him around.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Very cool . Thank you for all the great facts

[@yellowtiger6296]

Thanks! Was very interesting to read more about all of these.

[@julietheisler9865]

I live in upstate SC. I would recommend downtown west pelzer and the Williamston park in Williamston, SC. Has an old tank, very old walls and structures and a mineral spring, and a lot more other things like an old train tunnel and old tracks. Within 10 minutes of one another. Hope this doesn’t get lost in the comments and enjoy our beautiful state! 💜

[@SassyHooper]

Man. I'm living for this road trip! No one does backroads better than Woo!

[@ExplorationUnknown]

I love those murals. Small towns are my favorite. Your killing it bro! Love the content.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks buddy

[@C-TOS]

Bring Adam to one of your tours one night!

[@lisadougherty709]

Historic places are so amazing. It’s a shame when such beautiful places are left to crumble. I live in a house that was built in 1848 and work at a building that was built in 1891. Thanks for documenting these places.

[@hazelwray4184]

1848 was a tumultuous and significant year across Europe.

[@tracye688]

So awesome that you went to Newberry and Prosperity. My family lives there. My uncle is the current Fire Chief. That is the original fire department and they now use it for events. The Opera house is beautiful inside. Old elevators still operate. Thanks for sharing!

[@mebluewater]

Thank you for sharing. Makes the video more entertaining

[@TheDailyWoo]

Very cool ! Thanks for the info

[@mtreat3900]

Not only is Abbeville, SC historic, but Sleeping with the enemy was filmed there back in 1991. Several scenes in the town square.

[@eklypised]

I live in upstate SC, The Patriot with Mel Gibson was filmed like 10 mins from my place

[@jackabney8481]

Julia Roberts did not like Abbeville. I heard that her pet bassett hound ran off and she never found him.

[@kevinconaway1727]

Shame the owner of the western town wasn't available Adam, but it's always a good excuse to go back, one thing that strikes me is how quiet these small towns are, no blasting music very few people, but such a lot of murals, personally i love a good mural, everyday you wake up somewhere different, sounds pretty dang good to me 🤗, Thankyou Adam

[@pebblebeach8517]

Adam at his very best doing the small town tours. Great content for my 2 cents. Thanks 🙏

[@scottmaiher1662]

Charles Kuralt would be proud of you! Adam have you ever thought to visit local mom and pop restaurant's and local coffee places and talking to the residents about the town your in to get info on history.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Love his on the road series

[@tomandrews4116]

I was born in small town McKinney Texas in 1953-grain silos-old brick buildings with ads painted on them-this is awesome for me to watch as those were the best days of my life-great memories brought back to life for me in your travels-thanks Adam

[@contessalouannec8064]

Adam watching your stream is soo calming and relaxing. It is also educational. WOW that is some long train. Thanks for the stream.

[@Waterautism]

Just want to say, I've been watching you for years and you do your best work with just you a camera and the open road. I love all your videos but I'm glad you're back at doing what you love by documenting these small towns. Stay safe bud.

[@SuburbanBBQ]

What the heck? That one community had some beautiful old trucks. They looked and sounded amazing. Great video! South Carolina looks great.

[@mten8965]

It would be nice to spend the day with Adam the woo, touring these small towns cool 👨

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

Agreed...

[@vivianjennings]

OMG thank you for featuring my area! I actually live in Bradley, SC. I wish I would have known you were this close because I could have showed you some great sites in McCormick and Troy SC. Next time you are in this neck of the woods...I can have my parents give you a great history lesson about this area. Peace & blessings!

[@vivianjennings]

OMG you were really close to my house so cool. You have inspired me to show more of this wonderful area in which I live!

[@rockeerockey6941]

The old/small towns are great! Keep them coming Adam

[@gregorymotta6628]

Loving your small town vids. Adam. The gas stations, the theaters, the architecture. Let’s me daydream of a simpler time. Looks like your truly enjoying doing these daily road trips. 👍👍 from me.

[@pirategirl58]

Awesome! I know those towns well! If you come to upstate SC...check out the Cowpens Battleground. The battle fought there was the turning point of the Revolutionary war. Lots of history there, and the town of Cowpens has a plethora of murals on the side of the buildings that reflect the war. I was actually born there, in a little doctor's office on main street! It's a drug store now I think.

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

After every video I watch I walk around the house saying .......join me, shall you??..... and everybody in the family looks at me like I'm crazy🤣.

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

Now you got me singing the song West End girls.😅

[@kaycallis3776]

Our family is from Prosperity- Frog Level. The Connelly's have lived there for many years. My uncles owned the gas and grocery store on the corner. My uncle and mother and cousin are graduates of Newberry College. I've always considered Prosperity home. Prosperity Pride! Thank you for bringing this video to my heart today.

[@sandrap6321]

Adam must have been a gas station attendant in a previous life. Or worked at Coca Cola. Love it! Much respect!!

[@rrelectric5159]

At every old gas station I expect to see Gomer Pyle come out and ask if he can fill it up for you.

[@hazelwray4184]

Didn't his Grandpa work for the Coca Cola company?

[@sandrap6321]

@@hazelwray4184 I missed that episode, but it wouldn't surprise me. Coca Cola is in his genes then. Lol

[@maureenb1109]

Absolutely loving these vlogs thanks Adam 😊

[@kevinroberts1888]

Enjoyed the video. Would love to have a classic truck myself. Preferably a 1966 Chevy C-10 pickup, the type with the large rear window. My father had one of these when I was a child, a white one with cab lights on top. Absolutely loved that truck and even learned to drive in it. Broke my heart when he sold it at the end of the eighties.

[@suechun8871]

Thank you Adam your work crossing small towns in America shows their beauty...they are not fly overs.

[@williamastin9241]

Enjoy you work Adam. I am 92 and I have memories of many place like you show when they were new and freshly painted and built with a lot of hope.

[@Chrisb8s]

I love these videos. You are doing a great job. Yay 2022. Adam, you have found your calling.

[@robertjean659]

Plenty of old great cars and trucks on today’s vid. Thanks Adam 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@sarakeith5480]

Loving this series of vlogs!! Small towns are so amazing!! Thank you for taking me to the Promise Land!! I also enjoy the trains you film!! Enjoy your weekend Adam!!

[@crystal.knightrwe]

So many cool 😎 places today. You're living the life. I'm blessed to see them.

[@bodsdollox]

Been watching your videos each day . Looks like your having fun 😄

[@mikerocks56]

On your way to Prosperity, you passed a town called Little Mountain. There is a store there called Whoo Needs New Antiques. Not quite Woo, but close enough. It's on the main highway so you likely drove right past it.

[@bonnieharris8112]

My late father use to own a 1964 Chevy Impala. I loved that car, he'd have given it to me, but it had a huge engine and it burned oil. I wish I could have afforded it. You always point out some unique views in these little towns.

[@samzyg2191]

Hi Adam. Also one of the highlights Of 96 South Carolina, is former major leaguer Bill Voiselle hailed from there. He pitched in the big leagues for 9 seasons and was dubbed 'Ole 96. He is buried in Elwood Cemetery. He played for the New York Giants, Boston Braves and Chicago Cubs 1942-1950. Enjoying your videos very much. Thanks. Sam Zygner, Author, Baseball Under the Palms🌴 & The Forgotten Marlins.

[@UccelloProject]

Cool video, love all the beauty! Thanks!

[@TheOldCowboy1952]

Adam whoo, I am really loving these new small town videos. Great job thank you sir.

[@seagull7]

Adam my brother love these small towns your rolling thru cant get enough of it

[@karenleemallonee684]

Loving this road trip so much, I really feel like I'm right there with you! Thank you, Adam!!! 🌼

[@RandomAndrew]

Really been enjoying these videos lately, the back roads.. sights unseen and relics slowly being lost to time. A much needed road trip Adam!

[@Strangerthingsvehicles]

I know I say this on every video man I love watching Adam this man and the two channels are a huge part of my life over the last 11 years can't wait for the next video every day i loved his dads channel two thank u Adam for putting a big smile on my face everyday

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

I love all these old places. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you Adam. Stay safe.

[@sharylcherwa7369]

You know what I Love about this Trip, you are Recording & Perserving History that will be Lost & Forgotten. I Love this. These old relics are disappearing & it's so important that your sharing History we would Never Know. Thank you Adam

[@bobblizzard7865]

My dad was born in Ninety Six, SC in 1906. He was 48 when I was born. Mom’s maiden name was Gaston. You won’t find many by that name up there! LOL JK. Wish you would have gone by the Revolutionary War battlefield. Love the videos!

[@davie941]

hi again adam , loved this one and the old cars and trucks , well done and thank you 😊

[@calebtaylor5021]

So glad to see you finally come to town!

[@KirkandRA]

I have to hand it to you..you see the beauty in things that most of us would just drive by 😎

[@connieblack5276]

Enjoyed this one as well. Thanks

[@timandtammytime]

Western Auto always brings back pleasant memories for me!

[@hustlinghard8081]

I live in Prosperity, where you started was the old train depot. The big building next to the church is the old Ford dealership that had storage upstairs for the cars being sold with the elevator that still works that lifted the cars up to the second floor. The building is now an apartment building (I am the maintenance guy for it). The church you saw in Prosperity is no longer there but it was a restaurant years ago. Very cool place to explore.

[@dawnberthold3894]

Good morning Adam, thank you for another wonderful video. Have a great day 😀

[@Sandra-A]

Loving the murals. Some real pieces of art there.

[@dombutler7685]

I'm really enjoying these videos and i'm also watching them whilst working out!!

[@kmm129]

Adam- I enjoy this SO much.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

This was really nice Adam.

[@everetthenderson5466]

Always enjoy! Thank you,Adam!

[@donaldstefan8873]

nice all videos are great , thank you Adam

[@cindyhenning7832]

I love going with you on these back road trips! I’m very fascinated in the old towns and what it could’ve been like. Would like to go back for just a day and see what it would look like back then.thank you Adam

[@johnwayne5289]

like u said , your vids remind us of the past. what a great feeling. enjoyed your vids

[@onefatstratcat]

This is pretty much the Adam the Woo looking at a map and saying.. "hey! I've never been up that road!" tour :) Good stuff...

[@alianningson3829]

Feels so free and fun.

[@TomO-fu8jh]

Great video Adam. I always wondered what neighborhoods looked like in these rural locations. Fascinating.

[@RamblinTed]

Man, that was a lot of classic trucks. Lots of towns with cool things to see whenever you get back this way.

[@ginamaria2579]

As I tell my kids at school OUTSTANDING, FANTASTIC 🤗

[@mgratk]

I say this every video, but it is true. Great video, Adam, thank you!

[@mustangcindy1303]

Love the stain glass of the horse in that church. Not everyday a church has a stain glass of a horse. But it does look like the church is actually in an old barn.~~That little western town beside that house is so cool. How awesome would that be to have that as your backyard especially if you had small kids in the family. ~~ I could picture you driving around a vintage pickup. It would suit you well.~~Those little towns are so quaint and they seem to transport you back to a bygone era.

[@renamartin1265]

My husband and I are from Saluda. We left when I joined the Army and haven't been back there since 2017. Other than a few paint jobs it hasn't changed a bit.

[@mathewhephill8686]

Thank you , love your work.

[@sharonproctor4079]

It is fascinating to drive through the back roads through the states along the eastern coast. A lot of history. But sad too when you see all the abandoned homes and businesses. You wonder who lived there and how it remains abandoned for so long. Who's paying the taxes so the town does not repossess?

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

The old car junk yard was awesome. Really enjoy these drives Adam ,so many great sites 👍👌

[@howamilooking5952]

Mom worked at Newberry College as a kid. We loved stopping in Prosperity and eat at the Back Porch when they were still downtown. Southern cooking at its finest.

[@thatadventureguy7908]

I know you are a fan of churches. Next time you are in Pittsburgh there are over 5,000 Relics in St. Anthony's Chapel. Including the bodily remains, possessions, and incidentals of Jesus, Mary, and a long list of apostles, martyrs, and saintly confessors, widows, monks, penitents, hermits, and virgins. Keep up the amazing work!!! I can't wait to see what's next!

[@PeteC75]

Good eye spotting the vintage Pepsi mural! Nice 👍

[@thejpinky]

So cool to see you coming through my part of the world

[@Mari-B]

Such peaceful little towns that you had on today. For some reason Prosperity reminded me of Mayberry🙂

[@michealdefeo2451]

Hi guy...I have never made a comment on here but when you got to Yemesee SC it got me thinking..A few times on the way to Florida from Maine it was a stop over 15 years ago..Fast forward to lately I actually thought of relocating there from New England.....great videos of the ''backroads''...you don't see much on the interstates most states..take care stay safe mike in Maine...still

[@Vulpine407]

These episodes just keep getting better and better.

[@bgd73]

beautiful. the old rigs driving around.. it has been near 32F at night. Getting the juices going. I do that in maine, on every third day of below zero or single digits. Awesome places.. love the rural.

[@stevesumler8084]

I enjoy your channel while I’m on my exercise bike. Very enjoyable and you are so talented. Kudos to a great channel….

[@MrArnell]

This guy is the greatest to fall asleep to!! We need more playlist WOO! Besides, u wake up and can look at other videos.

[@guntherflume7129]

Im from New England our churches are always in town, thanks for the new old you ,I luv it

[@alhildreth5210]

Lived in Irmo, SC for 7 year and worked at the V. C. Summer nuclear plant in Jenkinsville. Good on you for visiting in the winter - as summers can be very hot!

[@ChinaDollTravels]

Good morning 🌞 Adam happy Saturday and I’m the same way it takes me like a month to say the new year lol 😆

[@DRush76]

Be careful in the following days. There is a forecast for a winter storm to hit parts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina very soon.

[@herdfan697278]

Great vlog as usual Adam theWoo!

[@chaseww]

I was always infatuated with towns like this and buildings that look like these. The old faded murals and signs. I used to know a guy that used to take pieces of the old wood wherever he went and made small country crafts from them it was really cool he was very talented. There's just something about them. I'm like you I just don't know what it is but with the rusted tin roofs and the wood siding of the houses that look like it been weathered for a hundred years and the trees growing around them and the things falling apart. It's just something about them. When I used to travel a lot I have quite a few pictures of old houses and Barnes and old churches and etc. If I was able to do what you're doing I would do the same thing enjoy it cuz it's a lot of fun I'm sure

[@vernonsanders371]

I love 🇺🇸 thank u Adam on another 😎video

[@nikreikalas6886]

Love your travel vlogs

[@linabeever2989]

My dearest Adam. We had no power overnight until just 1hour ago and the weather is 22 Celsius with wind chill of 32 so can imagine how freezing it was when we woke up this morning. Thank heavens we live in the country and have a wood stove

[@sc1338]

Not Celsius. Fahrenheit

[@wyattmoates]

Thanks for coming to visit our area ! We have lived in Newberry, Lake Greenwood and I was born in Laurens. We currently live in Pelion in Lexington County. Tammy

[@lazerpearl1990]

Hey Adam. Nice to see you're in my home state. My cousin and I watch you're videos all the time. Come see us over in Anderson SC.

[@katemcpherson3492]

I have to visit Prosperity! Beautiful small town. I wish the gasthaus was still open. I love the architecture and down home feel to the place. I imagine it all decked out for the holidays! Thank you for this video, I love it :)

[@brucesumter4327]

wow so cool old small town ty adamwoo for video this :)

[@lindagolden9892]

luv’n your travels across old time 🇺🇸

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

Wow I lived in gray court you had to drive to town which was Lauren's and seeing that 33 mile marker was something! Downtown Newberry is beautiful thank you for showcasing this! ❤️ I can definitely picture you in a 1947 F1 Ford pickup when you get older and life for you slows down!

[@TheDailyWoo]

It really is . Newberry was nice

[@raydash1424]

So much of the south is steeped in the Bible. Thanks for taking the time to find these places and documenting them

[@gracegarden1]

There's a Promised Land State Park in PA that I frequent. Enjoyed today's episode! Peace & Prayers

[@bobbyhand1]

HEY ATW...IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU ARE REMINDING ME OF Moses, taking me to the "Promised Land"! Such an incredible vlog full of history. Rambo Street!?!! Great images! That one is for the hardback!

[@neitajames6029]

Wow, names like Prosperity and Promised Land. Says a lot. They was looking for a better life. Who knows, I might of netteled there. I'd called my town New Hope. Where ever I came from, I'd be searching for New Hope. I love seeing these small towns. Wouldn't mind going to a ghost town. I close my eyes, see the trees, undeveloped land. Nice. Thanks Adam. These blogs put a smile on my face.🙂👍🤗❤. I just can't get enough of these vlogs. Sometime late at night when the house is quiet. I bundle up with a warm beverage and just watch, video after video, with a big grin on my face. Say thank you Adam.fyi my oldest son is named Adam. He just turned 19, nice young man. I did something right.😉😁.I wish you safe travel, and hope to see many more of these vlogs.✌🧘‍♀️🦋🌠🌻🌷💛🙌. Love,respect and positivity always. Neita james. 🙂👋. Happy Trails to you. It popped in my head , and I had to say it.👍😁.

[@johnanchovie2b]

Really enjoyed that little trip. Lots of lovely old timey Americana.

[@nobadhairdayzchase]

I am from Saluda, SC! A little known fact is, the Alamo heroes that helped us claim the land now know as Texas, were from Saluda SC! The treaty painted on the town is about the old treat that separated the lands which are now Saluda, Edgefield, Newberry, and Greenwood county. All of that large area was once known as Edgefield County. I believe it was the old 96 treaty.

[@cherrysmart3500]

Thanks for info!